A5040280696- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Noise Effects and Management
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
Sapienza University of Rome
2018-2023
Ospedale Buon Consiglio Fatebenefratelli
2011-2021
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), or nosocomial infections, represent a significant burden in terms of mortality, morbidity, length stay and costs for patients hospitalized intensive care units (ICUs). Surveillance systems are recommended by national international institutions to gather data on HAIs order develop evaluate interventions that reduce the risk HAIs.Here we describe methodology results surveillance system implemented ICU Policlinico Umberto I, large teaching hospital Rome,...
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess knowledge on Climate Change (CC) and related consequences among students professionals healthcare setting. Methods: A cross-sectional involving 364 people conducted. survey performed at Sapienza University (Rome) using questionnaire previously developed validated by the same research group. Results: Findings indicate awareness about CC its effects correct identification practices that could help mitigate repercussions. majority participants believed...
In the WHO European Region, endemic transmission of measles and rubella had been interrupted by 37 42 53 member states (MSs), respectively, 2018. Sixteen MSs are still for measles, 11 nine both diseases, latter including Italy. Elimination is documented each country's National Verification Committee (NVC) through an annual status update (ASU).By analysing data used to produce ASUs, we aimed describe advances made Italy towards elimination rubella. Moreover, propose a set major interventions...
Abstract Background Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) is the most frequent adverse event in healthcare settings. It associated with an increased mortality and antimicrobial resistance, prolonged hospital stays consistent financial loss for systems. The objective of this study was to estimate burden HAIs use Teaching Hospital Policlinico Umberto I (THPUI) Rome identify critical areas interventions. Methods Data were collected according recent ECDC Point Prevalence Survey protocol November...
Climate Change (CC) is a worldwide concern with important consequences for Public Health. A more sustainable and responsible way of living necessary in order to reduce CC consequences, adequation this directly related risk perception knowledge about the phenomenon. The aim study was validate questionnaire measure Italians on its consequences.The administered online high school students, their parents teachers that were participating meeting at Sapienza University. contained sociodemographic...
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess knowledge on Climate Change (CC) and related consequences among students professionals healthcare setting. Methods: A cross-sectional involving 364 people conducted. survey performed at Sapienza University (Rome) using questionnaire previously developed validated by the same research group. Results: Findings indicate awareness about CC its effects correct identification practices that could help mitigate repercussions. majority participants believed...
Healthcare-associated infection (HAI) is the most frequent adverse event in healthcare settings. It associated with increased mortality and antimicrobial resistance, leading to prolonged hospital stays consistent financial loss for systems. The objective of this study was estimate burden HAIs use Teaching Hospital Policlinico Umberto I (THPUI) Rome identify critical areas intervention.Data were collected according recent ECDC point prevalence survey protocol November 2018. Descriptive...
Background. Anti-reflux surgery is an effective treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Nevertheless, still indicated with great caution in relation to the risk of complications, and particular postoperative dysphagia (PD). Objective. To compare clinical outcomes, focus on incidence severity PD, laparoscopic Nissen-Rossetti fundoplication (NRF) floppy Nissen (FNF) complete fundus mobilization, surgical GERD. Methods. Ninety patients GERD were enrolled. Forty-four (21[47.7%]...
Background The recent literature confirms that perineal rectosigmoidectomy sec. Altemeier in the case of a full-thickness rectal prolapse represents, to state, procedure choice even if burdened by relatively high recurrence rate. Some authors oppose transabdominal rectopexy resection with or without sigma, aid prosthesis, sustaining cause fecal incontinence.
Cultural competence is a valuable and intangible heritage of knowledge, relationships identity. fundamental in nursing: sharing the objectives all patients - not only foreigners promotes patient's participation healthcare supports nurses' professional development, enhancing intellectual capital that guides quality care. The aim this study to evaluate self-perceived cultural competence.This cross-sectional study.A self-administered cultural-competence questionnaire was used. Nurses working...
Healthcare workers and Biomedical students are continuously exposed to biological risk in their clinical practice. The objective of this study was evaluate the validity reliability an Italian questionnaire on knowledge perception at beginning professional training.An electronic administered attending second semester first year Courses Sapienza University Rome. consists 40 questions divided into five sections collecting sociodemographic data, health status level risk. statistical analysis...
Abstract Background Healthcare associated Infections (HAIs) represent a significant burden in terms of mortality, morbidity, length stay and costs for patients intensive care units (ICU). Surveillance systems are recommended to gather data order elaborate evaluate intervention reduce HAIs risk. Here we describe results the multimodal surveillance system implemented ICU large teaching hospital Rome from April 2016 October 2018. Methods The integrated four different approaches: i) active...
Outcomes included improved personal modifiable risk factors associated with diabetes and CVD (i.e.dietary modification physical activity) as well increased participants' community health leadership activity.Results: 75 women participated in the study, aged 21-72 y (mean 48.8).Results showed weight loss by an average of 2Kg (p < 0.01).Compared to baseline, reported increase their activity, daily steps (from 4720 6330), vegetables, fruits legumes consumption.Women also a reduction consumption...
Abstract Background Pregnancy is widely recognized as a ’teachable moment’ since attitudes and beliefs about childhood vaccines are not completely structured. Among healthcare workers (HCWs), midwives play pivotal role in the maternal care pathway should have key also promoting opportunities of discussion correct information vaccinations. Methods We conducted cross-sectional survey to assess knowledge sample Italian towards A questionnaire was designed ad hoc sent electronically members...